Lisa's Best Baked Clams
Description
This recipe for homemade breaded baked clams is simple but delicious. A great-looking appetizer for parties.
Ingredients
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6 large clams in shells
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12 unsalted soda crackers, crushed
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3 tablespoons garlic powder
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 cup butter
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1 medium lemon, juiced
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1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook clams in the boiling water until all shells are open, about 5 minutes.
3
While the clams are cooking, combine crushed crackers, garlic powder, and parsley in a large resealable bag. Seal the bag and crush the mixture until finely ground and well combined.
4
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add cracker crumb mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
5
Drain clams. Remove and discard the empty half shell from each clam. Transfer full halves to a baking sheet; spoon crumb mixtureinto each shell.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until topping is browned and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.
7
Serve clams with lemon juice and hot pepper sauce.